Who we are
Who we are | Fast facts | Background | Timeline | Benefits | Rea Vaya goes green
Welcome to Rea Vaya, the City of Johannesburg’s revolutionary Bus Rapid Transit system.
REA VAYA, which means “we are going”, offers fast, safe and affordable public transport on a network of bus routes across Johannesburg.
It is a City project aimed at providing better public transport, reducing congestion on public roads, improving the environment and creating jobs.
Buses run along dedicated routes to ensure speed of service, while the enclosed stations are designed to be spacious and welcoming.
A high-tech control room monitors the buses and stations, ensuring that Rea Vaya matches world-class standards. The control room has real-time tracking of bus movements and staff can communicate with each driver, ensuring that buses run on time and quick solutions are found for any eventuality.
A crucial element of the Rea Vaya project is the reduction of Joburg’s public transport carbon footprint; the fleet is the most modern available, with sophisticated engineering to ensure carbon emissions are as low as possible.
The long-term plan is for the Rea Vaya routes to cover 330 kilometres, allowing more than 80 percent of Joburg’s residents to catch a bus.
However, Rea Vaya does not operate in a vacuum; it is a significant part of a city-wide plan to give the people of Johannesburg a seamless public transport network combining regular buses, rail, taxis and private vehicles.
